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Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7=70%=
Medium-High.
To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch
POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power
level, then will return to the cooking countdown.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.
Manual Cooking
NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching number pads
to enter cook time, then touch START.
To Use:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to
cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL.
The default power level PL10 will appear in the display. Enter
the desired power level. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”
4. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the
end-of-cycle tones will sound.
5. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Cooking in Stages
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking
powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may
include a defrosting stage. See “Defrost” to set defrosting stage.
NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle first.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to
cook during the first stage.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL, then enter the desired cooking power
for the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage.
5. Touch START.
One tone will sound between stages.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the
end-of-cycle tones will sound.
6. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the
cycling stage by touching (START) ADD 30 SEC control.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to
allow the steam to escape.
“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display during sensor
cooking.
NOTES:
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The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least
3 minutes.
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The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking
container should be dry.
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The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
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If the door is opened while the sensor is detecting moisture
(while “SC” appears in the display), sensing will stop and the
program will be canceled.
PERCENT/NAME
USE
100%, High, PL10
(default setting)
Quick heating convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as
soups, beverages and most vegetables.
90%, PL9
Cooking small, tender pieces of meat,
ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.
Heating cream soups.
80%, PL8
Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that need a
cook power lower than high. For example,
whole fish and meat loaf.
70%, Medium-
High, PL7
Reheating a single serving of food.
60%, PL6
Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
lasagna.
50%, Medium,
PL5
Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot
roasts.
Simmering stews.
40%, PL4
Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost, PL3
Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
precooked foods.
20%, PL2
Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
10%, Low, PL1
Taking chill out of fruit.